License plate thefts on Maris Deena Street in Southside Belize City have left residents frustrated and facing unexpected expenses. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning, saw at least nine vehicles targeted by thieves who made off with license plates and two car batteries. Some
Police Commissioner Chester Williams confirmed that the individuals involved in the shocking horse abuse incident have been charged with three offences: cruelty to animals, abetment to commit cruelty to animals, and cattle theft. "When we do charge, we have to charge based on evidence that exists
Belize is beaming with pride as local talent Tasheena "DJ Tash" Bowden has been nominated for International Female DJ of the Year at the prestigious 3rd Annual Caribbean Music Awards 2025. Representing the Jewel on a global stage, DJ Tash took to social media to share
A local tour guide has reported finding another deceased wildcat—this time an ocelot—just 500 feet from the site where a jaguar was found dead. The discovery was made early Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m. by Ricky Pereira, a birdwatching guide, who spotted the animal while on
A growing number of Belizeans are calling on the government to implement stricter animal welfare laws and harsher penalties for abuse, as reports of cruelty toward animals continue to surface across the country. A petition launched on Change.org by concerned citizen Liz S. has garnered over
The long-running trial of seven men accused in one of Belize’s largest drug busts has collapsed and will now have to start over. The decision came on Tuesday, when Magistrate Kara Walters abruptly recused herself from the case, bringing an unexpected halt to proceedings that
A concerned commuter is calling on the Department of Transport to take immediate action after repeated incidents involving a passenger bus dangerously stopping outside designated bus zones along the George Price Highway. In a message sent to our newsroom, the individual highlighted a recurring issue involving
The Ministry of Immigration in Belize has introduced a new confidential feedback system aimed at improving the delivery of services across its offices and ports of entry. The system, which came into effect on Wednesday, allows members of the public to submit anonymous feedback—ranging from complaints
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has submitted a formal request to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to raise electricity rates beginning 1 January 2026. If approved, the average cost of electricity would increase from $0.40 to a minimum of $0.43 per kilowatt-hour, lasting through to the
Today has been upsetting for animal lovers and concerned Belizeans. A shocking video surfaced on Facebook, showing three teenagers brutally attacking a horse named Oney. The video, which has gone viral, depicts the boys senselessly chopping the horse while it was tied to a tree,
